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Administrative Release | Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure | Ohio Law

Learn about Ohio ORC 2967.17, which grants parole authority discretion for administrative releases and clarifies violation definitions and timing.

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Administrative Release

Ohio — Ohio Title 29 - Crimes and Procedure

Summary

Ohio ORC 2967.17 allows the adult parole authority to grant administrative releases to certain parole or release violators under specific conditions, such as inactivity or deportation. The law also clarifies definitions related to violations involving positions of trust and ongoing conduct. These provisions aim to provide discretion for releases in appropriate cases and ensure clarity on violations' timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for an administrative release under Ohio law?

Eligible individuals include parole violators serving other sentences, violators inactive for at least ten years, and deported individuals taken into custody by U.S. immigration authorities.

What factors does the Ohio adult parole authority consider for granting an administrative release?

They consider factors such as the nature of the violation, the length of inactivity, and whether justice or record consolidation would be served.

What does 'position of honor, trust, or profit' mean in this context?

It has the same meaning as in Ohio Revised Code section 2929.192, referring to roles involving trust, responsibility, or financial gain.

When is a violation considered to have occurred on or after the effective date of the law amendment?

A violation is considered ongoing if the conduct continues, multiple acts occur, or accountability persists on or after the law's effective date.

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In simple terms: Learn about Ohio ORC 2967.17, which grants parole authority discretion for administrative releases and clarifies violation definitions and timing.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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